Whipped Pumpkin Feta Dip

Whipped pumpkin feta dip is a creamy, savory blend that combines the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin with the tangy, salty notes of feta cheese. Its smooth texture makes it perfect for spreading or dipping.

It's pumpkin season, and everyone needs a good dip to put out for fall party season, whether it's your autumn family get together, tailgating or other sports festivities, or simply a pre-Thanksgiving nibble.

A HANDFUL OF INGREDIENTS AWAY FROM A SPECTACULAR DIP

This creamy dip is super easy to put together with the help a food processor, using a block of feta and a cup of puréed pumpkin. Make sure you don't use pumpkin pie filling, which is already flavored, but plain pureed pumpkin.

LOVE HOW CREAMY THIS GETS

The great thing about dips is they often come together in just seconds, allowing you to place an appetizer on the table for unexpected guests in no time at all.

While this dip is fabulous as soon as you bullets it together, it even seems to get better the next day as all the flavors have a chance to meld together.

For a party, serve it alongside an assortment of dippables like pita chips, veggie sticks, and crusty bread. You could also use it as a spread on a charcuterie board, pairing it with roasted nuts and dried fruits for a delightful contrast. For a festive touch, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top in addition to the pumpkin seeds, enhancing the ultimate autumn vibe!

Fun fact!  The leftover dip is delicious as a sauce over warm pasta.  Just heat slightly and use as you would any other sauce.

A fun bowl for serving makes the dip even more gorgeous.

My Kitchenaid Food Processor makes quick work of this dip.

Fun fact!  The leftover dip is delicious as a sauce over warm pasta.  Just heat slightly and use as you would any other sauce.



Whipped Pumpkin Feta Dip


8 ounce block feta cheese. (drain well if packed in brine)
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds


Crumble the feta into a food processor and puree until it becomes somewhat smooth.


Add in pumpkin, thyme, smoked paprika and pepper and whiz until fluffy and creamy, pausing once to scrape down the sides.  If your mixture looks more dry than you'd like, add the olive oil and blitz again.


Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with pumpkin seeds.  This is even better once it sets.  If any liquid separates as the dip sits in the fridge, just give it a stir.